Brockenhurst College | Brock is one of the most successful Sixth Form colleges in the UK, offering A levels, Vocational, Adult Learning, Apprenticeships, Business courses.Employability Administrator
Here at Brockenhurst College, we are looking to recruit an Employability Administrator on a permanent, full time basis. In return, you will receive a salary of £24,617 per annum.
We are a high-achieving college who attract around 3,000 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.
The Employability Administrator Role:
To provide high-quality administrative support to the Employability team, ensuring the effective coordination of work experience, industry placements, internships, and employer engagement activities.
Responsibilities as our Employability Administrator will include:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Employability team.
- Provide a welcoming and helpful first point of contact for students.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of employer contacts and placement details using college systems.
- Support the organisation and promotion of employability-related events, handling logistics such as room/venue bookings, transport, catering, and AV equipment.
- Assist with the administration of work experience and T Level industry placements, including logging placement information, gathering documentation, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
- Manage the work placement inbox, responding to emails promptly and directing to relevant staff as necessary.
- Support communication with employers regarding placement arrangements, completion of the employer paperwork, and feedback.
- Respond to email, telephone, and face-to-face enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Work collaboratively with other administrative and support teams across the College.
- Take part in regular professional development as required of the role.
As our Employability Administrator ideally you will have:
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a welcoming and professional manner.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
- A commitment to represent and embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the work of the College.
- An inherent belief in the advantages, benefits and ethos of a post-16 college experience.
- Experience in providing administrative support in a professional setting.
- Knowledge of the further education sector.
- A commitment to continuous development and improvement.
Benefits you will receive:
- 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
- An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
- On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free eye care vouchers
- Free secure onsite parking
- Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
- Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
- Weekly staff football
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Employability Administrator role, then please click ‘apply’ now!
Closing date: 6 November 2026
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.
